A zipline for Catalina Island

CaptionA cable guy

Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times

As part of its effort to enhance Santa Catalina Island as a tourist destination, the Santa Catalina Island Co. has created a 3,671-foot-long zipline ride. After designer Bradd Morse inspected and tested the line, Times photographer Bob Chamberlin tried out the first leg of the attraction. The company hopes to open the zipline to the public April 14.

As part of its effort to enhance Santa Catalina Island as a tourist destination, the Santa Catalina Island Co. has created a 3,671-foot-long zipline ride. After designer Bradd Morse inspected and tested the line, Times photographer Bob Chamberlin tried out the first leg of the attraction. The company hopes to open the zipline to the public April 14. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Brent Ng attached a special vest to the zipline cable and then zoomed down to the beach below. Riders who pay $89 per ticket will get a 90-minute hawk-eyes view as they take off from Hogsback Ridge.

Brent Ng attached a special vest to the zipline cable and then zoomed down to the beach below. Riders who pay $89 per ticket will get a 90-minute hawk-eyes view as they take off from Hogsback Ridge. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)